Wood Protection Association

by Jennie Ward|06 December 2406 December 24|Build, Supply

Welcome to the seventh issue of Supplying Timber, a magazine from Timber Development UK (TDUK) dedicated to the timber merchants, suppliers, manufacturers and tradespeople who are interested in working with timber.

Approved Document B changes seek to simplify fire standards

by Jennie Ward|23 October 2411 November 24|Build, Supply

The Government has released three new amendments to Approved Document B: Fire Safety Volumes 1 and 2, which will begin to come into effect from 2 March 2025. The government’s Approved Documents provide guidance on how to meet the latest Building Regulations. Approved Document B – fire safety gives guidance...

Supplying Timber | Issue 06

by Jennie Ward|30 July 2431 July 24|Build, Supply

Welcome to the fifth issue of Supplying Timber, a magazine from Timber Development UK (TDUK) dedicated to the timber merchants, suppliers, manufacturers and tradespeople who are interested in working with timber.

WPA Benchmark treaters step up

by Jennie Ward|23 July 2423 July 24|Supply

The Wood Protection Association is encouraging as many UK and overseas timber treaters as possible to join the WPA Benchmark Quality Assurance Scheme for preservative treated wood. The availability of independent, third-party, quality accredited material is your ticket to a better business and fewer complaints. Why? Because it raises buyer...

WPA prioritises the promotion of Benchmark-accredited treaters

by Jennie Ward|12 July 2416 July 24|Build, Supply

The Wood Protection Association (WPA) Commercial Committee has given the green light to a more robust promotion of WPA Benchmark quality accredited treatment plants and treated wood. The upgraded communications will apply to the key supply chain audiences served by both WPA and Timber Development UK (TDUK) and include: Raising the profile...

New WPA Code of Practice to support Plant Operator training

by Jennie Ward|16 June 2416 June 24|Supply

Industrial impregnation processes enhance the durability of wood and give it a predictable service life – a key factor in promoting the wider use of timber in construction. To support employers of timber treatment plant operators, the Wood Protection Association (WPA) has published new guidance on the required standards of...

Supplying Timber | Issue 05

by Jennie Ward|07 April 2412 April 24|Build, Supply

Wood Protection Association

by WPiMISSync|26 January 2413 December 25|Associate

Why does third-party accreditation matter?

by Jennie Ward|11 January 2408 January 24|Build, Supply

The final stages of the timber industry preservative treatment action plan are being implemented over the next few months. The Wood Protection Association explores why correct treatment is so important. One piece of preservative-treated timber can look and feel very much like another. But those in the industry know that...

WPA appoints new Chair of Flame Retardant committee

by Jennie Ward|17 October 2317 October 23|Design

The Wood Protection Association (WPA) has appointed Dr Matthew Powell to take responsibility for the flame retardant (FR)-related activities conducted by the organisation. Matthew will be taking the reins from Gordon Ewbank, who has served the WPA and the timber industry for many years, and plans to retire at the...

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